place navy beans, butter beans and red beans in a large pot, and add enough water to cover. bring to a boil over medium high heat and continue to boil for 2 minutes. cover, remove from heat and allow beans to soak in hot water for 1 hour. drain beans in a colander, and discard soaking liquid.

return beans to the pot. add 6 cups water and bay leaf and bring to a boil over medium high heat. cover, reduce heat to low and simmer stirring occasionally for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. remove and discard bay leaf.

meanwhile in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, saute onion, carrot and olive oil, stirring often for 3 minutes. add garlic and chili powder and saute for 2 minutes. remove from heat.

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